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The official podcast of Irish Sports Daily. Covering Notre Dame with Mike Frank.

Mike Frank


    • Jun 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 406 EPISODES

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    The Irish Sports Daily Podcast is an exceptional podcast for avid Notre Dame football fans. Hosted by Mike Frank and his team, this podcast delivers insightful analysis, in-depth player breakdowns, and up-to-date recruiting information. What sets this podcast apart is the knowledgeable and well-rounded perspectives offered by Mike and his guests. They provide diverse viewpoints and valuable insights into ND football that keep listeners engaged and informed.

    One of the best aspects of The Irish Sports Daily Podcast is the high level of expertise displayed by the hosts. Mike Frank has been close to the program for decades and his wealth of experience shines through in every episode. His ability to provide honest insight while maintaining a balanced perspective is truly commendable. Additionally, the addition of guests like Jamie Uyeyama and Bob Chmiel add depth and variety to the discussions. The podcast covers a wide range of topics, from game previews and reviews to recruiting news, making it a comprehensive resource for ND football enthusiasts.

    While it's hard to find any major flaws with The Irish Sports Daily Podcast, one minor downside could be that there may be times when certain topics are not covered in as much depth as some listeners might prefer. However, given the breadth of topics covered on this podcast, it is understandable that not every aspect can receive equal attention.

    In conclusion, The Irish Sports Daily Podcast is undoubtedly one of the best podcasts available for Notre Dame football fans. It offers unparalleled insight into ND football while maintaining a fair and level-headed approach. The hosts' passion for the sport and their dedication to providing quality content make this podcast a must-listen for any serious Irish fan. Whether you're interested in game analysis, player breakdowns, or recruiting updates, The Irish Sports Daily Podcast has it all.



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    Visit Season Begins 6-2-25 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 93:23


    In this episode, we discuss the very busy visit schedule Notre Dame has lined up.  Specifically the current and pending visits coming this week, as well as the upcoming official visits.  We also answer your questions. 

    2027 QB Recruiting and Your Questions Answered 5-26-25 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 72:30


    In this episode of Power Hour, we discuss 2027 QB recruiting, we talk about the proposed CFB settlement and how that may impact the future, and we answer your questions. 

    Linebacker and DB 2026 Recruiting 5-19-25 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 76:08


    In this episode of Power Hour, we discuss the current situation for 2026 recruiting in regards to linebacker and defensive back.  We also talk about Notre Dame's commitment from running back Jonaz Walton, and answer your questions.

    New Offers, a Commitment, and Defensive Line Recruiting 5-12-25 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 78:08


    In this episode of Power Hour we discuss Notre Dame's latest commitment, Tiki Hola.  We also discuss the new offers at wide receiver and talk about what Jonaz Walton would add to the class if he chooses ND.  We also discuss defensive line recruiting and take your questions. 

    Running Back, Wide Receiver and Tight End Recruiting Talk 5-5-25 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 75:15


    In this episode of Power Hour we discuss Notre Dame's latest commitment from running back, Javian Osborne.  We also discuss what's left for the Irish for 2026 recruiting at the running back, wide receiver, and tight end position.  And, we answer your questions as well. 

    Recruiting and NFL Draft Talk 4-28-25 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 78:17


    In this episode we discuss the former ND players who were drafted this past weekend, and we discuss recruiting and answer your questions. 

    Down to Two QBs 4-21-25 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 83:00


    In this episode, we discuss Notre Dame's QB situation with CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey battling it out over the summer and fall to be the starter for 2025.  We also discuss some recruiting, and answer your questions. 

    Post Blue-Gold Comments 4-14-25 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 74:43


    In this episode we discuss all the impressive things we saw in Saturday's Blue-Gold game.  We also discuss Notre Dame's recent recruiting success and where they stand with other top targets, and we answer your questions. 

    Spring Practice and Recruiting Talk 4-8-25 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 80:53


    In this episode we discuss all the latest in regards to spring practice, and the breaking news in recruiting.  Which players stood out at Saturday's practice, and which top targets do we feel ND has a great chance to sign?  Find out the answer to these questions and many more in this episode of Power Hour. 

    WR, TE and OL Spring Discussion 3-31-25 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 70:28


    In this episode we discuss WR, TE and O-line and the future of those positions, as well as who has to make a move this spring to have a chance to play at Notre Dame.  We also answer your questions. 

    Spring Practice Talk 3-24-25 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 77:25


    In this episode of Power Hour, we discuss the QB situation and the running back situation for spring practice and beyond.  How do we see the QB situation playing out, and what do we think each player might do in regards to various outcomes?  How can you keep all these running backs happy?  Find out or answers to these questions, and your questions in this episode of Power Hour. 

    Linebacker and Defensive Back Spring Preview 3-17-25 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 65:12


    In this episode we discuss the position battles at linebacker and defensive backs.  We also answer your questions. 

    O-line and D-line Spring Preview 3-10-25 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 68:46


    In this episode we preview the position battles for spring football at offensive and line and defensive line. 

    Wide Receiver and Tight End Spring Preview 3-3-25 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 81:42


    In this episode of Power Hour we discuss the wide receiver and tight end position heading into spring football.  We also answer your questions. 

    QB and RB Spring Preview 2-24-25 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 73:19


    In this episode, we discuss all the position battles at the quarterback and running back position.  We also dive into recruiting, and we answer your questions. 

    GM Hire, Player Personnel and Your Questions 2-17-25 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 71:44


    In this episode of Power Hour we discuss Notre Dame's hire at the GM position. We also offer our thoughts on what ND should be looking for in a Player Personnel hire, and answer your questions. 

    Running Back Coach, GM and Spring Talk 2-10-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 74:01


    In this episode of Power Hour we discuss Notre Dame's expected hire at running back, the open GM position, spring football and answer your questions. 

    Coaching Hires and Your Questions 2-3-25 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 72:51


    We discussed Notre Dame's hire of Chris Ash as Defensive Coordinator, the potential hire of James Blanchard as GM, and we answer your questions. 

    Post NC Game and DC Talk 1-27-25 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 79:06


    In this episode of Power Hour, we discuss ND's loss to Ohio State in the NC game, and also discuss ND's opening at defensive coordinator.  How would a Chris Ash hire look for the Irish defense?  What are our thoughts on if he's the hired candidate?  We also discuss the portal and Notre Dame trying to hold onto their top talent. 

    National Championship Preview 1-20-25 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 68:46


    Here it is!  The one we've been waiting for.  We discuss ND's chance in tonight's National Championship game.  Can ND win?  Will they win?  What must they do to win?  Find out our thoughts on these topics and many more in this episode of Power Hour. 

    Post Penn State Power Hour 1-13-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 70:59


    In this episode of Power Hour we discuss Notre Dame's big win over Penn State, the National Championship game against Ohio State, and their portal additions for 2025. 

    Post Georgia Playoff Talk 1-6-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 68:20


    In this episode of Power Hour we discuss ND's big win over Georgia, and we preview the Penn State game on Thursday. 

    Lots of Georgia and Playoff Discussion 12-30-24 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 65:36


    In this episode of Power Hour, we discuss ND's match-up with Georgia in Wednesday's Sugar Bowl.  Can Georgia run on Notre Dame?  Will the Irish be able to make some big plays against Georgia's defense?  Who has to play well for the Irish to win?  Find out our thoughts on these topics, and many more, in this episode of Power Hour. 

    Post Indiana Playoff Talk 12-23-24 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 64:54


    In this episode of Power Hour we discuss ND's big win over Indiana in the College Football Playoff.  We discuss ND's next opponent in Georgia, and get some portal talk in as well. 

    Playoff and Portal Talk 12-16-24 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 81:29


    In this episode we discuss the Marcus Freeman contract extension, the Playoff path for the Irish, and we also discuss ND's needs in the transfer portal. 

    Playoff and Signing Day Talk 12-9-24 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 80:47


    In this episode we discuss Notre Dame's ranking and path in the 2024 College Football Playoff.   We also talk about signing day, and how Notre Dame has built it's roster recently.  We also answer your questions. 

    Post USC 12-2-2024 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 89:45


    In this episode we discuss ND's big win over USC.  We also offer our thoughts on ND's playoff situation.  Where will ND be ranked?  What seed should they be?  We talk some portal, and discuss some recruiting topics as well.   

    Post Army Power Hour 11-25-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 88:07


    In this episode of Power Hour we discuss ND's big win over Army.  Why was Notre Dame so effective stopping Army?  Which unit really stood out on Saturday?  What do you we think about ND's playoff ranking?  What are our thoughts on USC this coming weekend?  Find out our thoughts on these topics and many more in this episode of Power Hour. 

    Post Virginia Power Hour 11-18-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 74:57


    In this episode of Power Hour we disucss Notre Dame's win over Viriginia this weekend.  What did we think of Notre Dame's performance?  Why did the Irish struggle at times on offense?  Can they fix the issues moving forward?  What issues does Army present this weekend?  Why do we feel Notre Dame can win?  How do we see Notre Dame stacking up against the competition in the playoff?   Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Power Hour.  

    Post FSU Power Hour 11-11-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 82:59


    In this episode we discuss Notre Dame's win over Florida State.  We also discuss ND's path to the playoff, and answer your questions. 

    FSU and Playoff Talk 11-4-24 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 77:36


    In this episode we discuss the playoff picture for ND, the FSU game, and answer your questions.     

    Post Navy Power Hour 10-28-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 59:58


    In this episode of Power Hour we discuss Notre Dame's win over Navy.  We also discuss the playoff picture and how Notre Dame stacks up against the best teams in the country.  Finally, we talk some recruiting and what's left for the 2025 recruiting class. 

    Post Georgia Tech Power Hour 10-21-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 63:50


    In this episode of Power Hour we discuss ND's win over Georgia Tech.  We break down Navy and our concerns in this game, as we as talk about reasons why ND can be successful.  We also talk a bit of recruiting, and answer your questions. 

    Post Stanford Power Hour 10-14-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 87:44


    In this episode, we discuss ND's win over Stanford.  We also talk about the Ben Morrison injury and how that will impact the Irish.  We break down what Cam Herron adds to the 2025 recruiting class, talk some 2025 recruiting, and we also answer your questions.   

    Off Week Power Hour 10-7-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 81:13


    With the off week, we discuss a lot about the future.  What do we expect in the Stanford game?  What do we think of Notre Dame's future opponents?  Who do we like as possible replacements for Deuce Knight?  Which players from the 2025 class have impressed us so far in their senior seasons?  Find out our thoughts on these topics and many more in this episode of Power Hour. 

    Post Louisville Power Hour 9-30-24 PH

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 81:22


    We discuss Notre Dame's big win over Louisville.  Who stood out?  Do we have concerns moving forward?  What can be fixed in the off week?  How will these injuries impact on the future games?  Find out our thoughts on these questions and more in this episode of Power Hour. 

    Post Miami Power Hour 9-23-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 76:07


    In this episode we discuss all the good and bad from the Miami game.  What went right?  What went wrong?  What gave us hope about the offense moving forward?  We answer these questions and many more in this episode of Power Hour. 

    Post Purdue Power Hour 9-16-24 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 65:54


    In this episode we discuss all that went right with ND's win over Purdue.  We also discuss what some key injuries might mean to Notre Dame's future success.  We also answer your questions. 

    Post Northern Illinois Power Hour 9-9-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 60:36


    We discuss Notre Dame's loss to Northern Illinois.  How can Notre Dame fix their issues?  Is it even possible mid-season?  What is the answer at QB?  What problems does Purdue present this weekend?  Find out our thoughts on these topics and more in this episode of Power Hour. 

    Post A&M Power Hour 9-2-24 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 83:45


    We discuss Notre Dame's big win over Texas A&M.   We talk about Notre Dame's next opponent, and we also offer our thoughts on some other top teams around college football after the first week of the season. 

    A&M Week! 8-26-24 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 75:17


    In this episode we discuss Notre Dame's game against Texas A&M this weekend.  What are the keys to winning the game?  What must ND not do to lose it?  Who needs to have a big game for ND to win?  Find out our thoughts on these topics and many more in this episde of Power Hour.   

    Fall Camp Ends 8-18-24 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 63:32


    Fall Camp has ended.  We discuss all we've learned about this team thus far, and what we expect from Notre Dame's O-line moving forward.  We also discuss Notre Dame's new captains, and some of Notre Dame's opponents as well. 

    Thoughts After Two Wees of Fall Camp. 8-12-24 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 67:54


    In this episode, we discuss each position group and how we feel about each group after two weeks of camp.  Which positions do we feel better about after watching the 2024 Irish?  Which positions are we still concerned?  Find out our thoughts on these topics and many more in this episode of Power Hour. 

    Recap of First Week of Fall Camp. 8-4-24 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 66:59


    In this episode we discuss what we've learned about the 2024 Irish football team in the first week of fall camp.  Which players stood out?  How will the Rubio injury affect the start of the season?  Were we encouraged by what we saw in the first week of action?  What do we think about the Deuce Knight situation?  Find out our thoughts on these topics and many more in this episode of Power Hour. 

    Get Ready For Fall Camp. 7-29-24 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 61:38


    In this episode, we discuss each position group and ask what would be a win for Fall Camp with each position.  We also discuss if each position group has the talent to beat all the teams on their schedule, and ask the same question about the playoff.  Finally, we discuss our concerns about each position group as well. 

    What's Next For Wide Receiver and Fall Camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 68:19


    In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on what Notre Dame has to do to fix 2025 wide receiver recruiting, and we discuss Fall Camp.  Which three players need to step up for the 2024 season?  Which three can they not afford to lose? 

    Fall Camp and Recruiting Talk 7-15-24 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 67:06


    In this episode we discuss our biggest concern for ND football heading into the season.  We also discuss Notre Dame recruiting, and answer your questions. 

    Summer Thoughts and Recruiting 7-8-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 72:39


    In this episode of Power Hour, we discuss a lot about what happens during the summer conditioning months, and we discuss recruiting.  We also answer your questions. 

    Defensive Position Battles and Recruiting 7-1-24 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 66:23


    In this episode of Power Hour we discuss all the position battles that will happen on the defensive side of the ball in fall camp.  We also discuss the latest in 2024 recruiting, and answer your questions.     

    Offensive Position Battles and Recruiting 6-24-24 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 79:31


    In this episode of Power Hour, we discuss the intriguing position battles that will happen in fall camp in August.  How do we see those shaping up?  We also discuss the latest in recruiting, and answer your questions. 

    Defensive Game Wreckers and Recruiting Talk 6-17-24 Power Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 60:30


    In this episode we discuss Notre Dame's opponents, and the best defenders the Irish offense will face in 2024.  Which teams have defenders who will give Notre Dame problems this season?  We also discuss all the latest in regards to 2025 recruiting. 

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